Chapter 1257: Xing Shen Realm (Part 1)
"Among the twelve Xing Shen of the Xing Shen Realm, Tianlangxing Shen has always been the strongest. For nearly a million years of history in the Xing Shen Realm, it has basically been led by Tianlangxing Shen."
"But, the one Xing Juekong inherited back then was the power of Tiankui Xing Shen, yet he ultimately surpassed all Xing Shen and became the Xing Shen Di. From this alone, one can know how extraordinary he is."
When mentioning Xing Shen Di, Long Huang's expression was calm with a hint of coldness: "I have had little contact with Xing Shen Di, but based on what I have seen and heard of him, there is nothing unusual about his temperament—his joys and angers are normal. However, when it comes to 'major matters,' he is an extremely unscrupulous person."
"..." Yun Che's heart stirred violently. The dignified Long Huang actually used the word "extremely."
"That's all I have to say." Long Huang turned around: "I hope you truly are the 'Son of Heaven' protected by the Heavenly Dao, as the Tianji Realm claims. Don't die young and waste the last soul of the Primordial Dragon God!"
"Everything you said, senior Long Huang, I will remember word for word." Yun Che bowed again, sincerely and gratefully.
Long Huang had taken the initiative to appear and warn him. Although the main reason was the Dragon Soul on his body, this was absolutely the greatest condescension in the entire Shen Realm.
"The person coming to take you to the Xing Shen Realm has already arrived. Take care of yourself."
The sound suddenly faded, and the next instant, Long Huang's figure had completely vanished along with his vast dragon aura.
Yun Che stood there, lost in thought. After a long time, the people of the Yin Xue Realm cautiously approached, their faces filled with lingering shock.
"Long Huang actually came to visit Brother Yun on his own initiative... It seems he really wants to adopt Brother Yun as his adopted son." A Yin Xue disciple said excitedly.
"Yun Che, being Long Huang's adopted son is a status even higher than that of an Upper Realm King! And you have offended the Sheng Yu Realm... you absolutely should not have refused! If the Sect Master were here, she would definitely order you to accept." Mu Huanzhi advised again. He racked his brains but could not understand why Yun Che would refuse this.
"This matter..."
Just as Yun Che was about to answer, a clear voice came from outside the courtyard:
"Star Guard under Tiansha Xing Shen of the Xing Shen Realm, requesting an audience with Young Master Yun Che."
The words were quite respectful and humble, but they startled everyone noticeably.
"Star... Guard!?"
"Star Guards are subordinate to various Xing Shen. They hold a very high status in the Xing Shen Realm and only obey orders from the Xing Shen." Mu Bingyun explained in a low voice: "They should be here to pick you up."
"Honored guest, please enter." Mu Huanzhi's tone was four parts cautious, six parts respectful.
The courtyard gate opened silently. A tall, dignified young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes walked in slowly until he reached Yun Che, then bowed: "I am Xing Ling, chief Star Guard under Tiansha Xing Shen. I have come specifically to invite Young Master Yun Che to the Xing Shen Realm as a guest."
A Star Guard... and the chief Star Guard at that. All the Yin Xue disciples were tense, not daring to breathe heavily.
But as the chief Star Guard, he was quite respectful and courteous to Yun Che, and they felt honored as well.
"Under Tiansha Xing Shen? Did Tiansha Xing Shen send you to pick me up?" Yun Che's tone was calm, but he was forcefully suppressing the agitation in his heart.
"That is not the case," Xing Ling said: "I came here this time following the Shen Di, and thus had the fortune to witness Young Master Yun Che's astonishing demeanor in person. My Star Master does not like to interact with outsiders, so she did not come."
The "Star Master" Xing Ling referred to was Mo Li. Star Guards address the Xing Shen they serve as "Star Master."
"I see." Yun Che nodded, but his heart felt empty.
"The Shen Di and the various Xing Shen adults will be returning in about half an hour. If Young Master Yun Che is ready, please come with me."
Yun Che took a light breath, turned around, and said: "Elders, Palace Master, this disciple is going to the Xing Shen Realm. If my Master asks, please pass along my words."
"...Take care in everything." Mu Bingyun gave a simple instruction, but her heart was full of worry.
Entering the Xing Shen Realm, he could finally achieve his wish... but that was the Xing Shen Realm after all.
Xing Ling conjured a gentle breeze that carried Yun Che flying toward the Xing Shen Realm's location. It was extremely fast but brought no discomfort to Yun Che.
Yun Che naturally could not detect Xing Ling's cultivation level, but he could vaguely sense that his profound strength was not inferior to Mu Bingyun's.
Mu Bingyun's cultivation was at the late Divine Sovereign Realm, second only to Mu Xuanyin in the Yin Xue Realm... and Xing Ling was merely a Star Guard of the Xing Shen Realm.
The terror of a King Realm was definitely not something ordinary people could imagine.
"Young Master Yun Che, you have become famous throughout the world this time. The entire Shen Realm is spreading your name. Ninefold Heavenly Tribulation, Son of Heaven... I was fortunate enough to follow the Shen Di to the Zhou Tian Realm this time and witness this millennial divine miracle with my own eyes."
Xing Ling's words were not empty praise; they were exclamations of heartfelt amazement, word for word.
"You flatter me too much, senior. I am unworthy of such praise." Yun Che said modestly.
"Others indeed cannot bear it, but you absolutely can. Even Long Huang wants to adopt you as his son. I fear that in another million years of the Shen Realm, such an honor will never appear again." Xing Ling said with a chuckle: "As for the term 'senior,' I truly cannot accept it. I am two thousand years older than you. If you don't mind, you can just call me 'Big Brother.'"
Yun Che would not be pretentious, so he directly said: "Alright! Brother Xing Ling, I have admired Tiansha Xing Shen for a long time. You are always by her side, so you must know her best. Could you tell me... what kind of person is Tiansha Xing Shen?"
What kind of person was Mo Li? He knew better than anyone. He was also absolutely certain that he was the person in the world who understood Mo Li the most. He asked this only to know about Mo Li's recent situation.
"..." Xing Ling showed hesitation: "As a Star Guard, I should not discuss my Star Master lightly."
But soon, he changed his tone and said sincerely: "I can only give you some advice... The Star Master's temperament is extremely strange. If you meet her, you must be careful in your words and actions. Absolutely do not offend or disrespect her in the slightest, or else... the consequences will be unpredictable."
"Ah?" Yun Che showed surprise.
"However..." Xing Ling hesitated for a moment, then suddenly lowered his voice: "Young Master Yun Che, since you are willing to call me 'Big Brother,' I perhaps... should tell you something I shouldn't say."
Yun Che: "..."
"Although the Shen Di has agreed to let the Star Master personally teach you the 'Star God Remnant Shadow,' the Shen Di's agreement does not mean the Star Master will agree. This time when you come with us to the Xing Shen Realm, it is very likely that you will not meet the Star Master. You should be mentally prepared... However, since the Shen Di has promised, the Star God Remnant Shadow technique will definitely be taught to you."
After saying these words, Xing Ling's brow twitched slightly.
Strange... The Shen Di is fully aware of the Star Master's temperament. Why would he take the initiative to propose that the Star Master personally teach him the Star God Remnant Shadow?
Could it be...
At that thought, his heart suddenly shuddered, and he deeply felt that he had said the most inappropriate thing.
"Why would that be?" Yun Che asked with a look of surprise: "Since Tiansha Xing Shen is one of the Xing Shen and also the eldest daughter of the Shen Di, wouldn't she defy the Shen Di's orders?"
"Far more than that," seeing that Yun Che showed no other unusual reaction, Xing Ling relaxed and said: "We Star Guards are supposed to be on standby at all times in the Star Master's Xing Shen Hall, but... the Star Master has never allowed us to set foot even half a step inside her Xing Shen Hall."
"Not only us, but other Xing Shen, the Star Master's elder brother... and even the Shen Di himself absolutely dare not enter her Xing Shen Hall without permission. Otherwise, regardless of who it is, the Star Master will kill them without hesitation."
"..." Yun Che's mouth was slightly agape.
Xing Ling smiled and said: "Young Master Yun Che need not be surprised. The power of a Xing Shen can influence one's temperament. Previous generations of Tiansha Xing Shen have always been like this. Coupled with the Star Master's biological mother..."
Xing Ling's voice cut off abruptly, and he quickly changed the subject: "However, there is one exception. Her Highness Cai Zhi is most favored by the Star Master and can freely enter her Xing Shen Hall. Usually, it is Her Highness Cai Zhi who accompanies the Star Master."
Cai Zhi...
Wait! That name...
It was the name that Yu Luo had called out when she took Mo Li away. It was after shouting that name that Mo Li had followed her without hesitation, leaving behind the heartless words of severing all ties and never seeing each other again.
"Could it be that this Her Highness Cai Zhi is also a princess?" Yun Che asked tentatively.
"That's right. Her Highness Cai Zhi is the little princess of our Xing Shen Realm. Although she and the Star Master were not born from the same mother, they have always been very close. Additionally, Her Highness Cai Zhi is the current Tianlang."
"Tianlangxing Shen!?" Yun Che's heart shuddered slightly.
He had heard Mu Xuanyin mention that although the previous generation of Tianlangxing Shen had just fallen, a new Tianlangxing Shen had already appeared, with an astonishingly high compatibility. He never expected it to be a girl even younger than Mo Li.
He vaguely remembered that Yu Luo had seemed to hint at this point back then.
Xing Shen Di had many children and grandchildren, but only two daughters... and both daughters had become Xing Shen.
"Her Highness Cai Zhi is not yet twenty years old, but her compatibility with Tianlang divine power is even more perfect than the late 'Xi Su Your Highness.' The future Xing Shen Di is most likely to be Her Highness Cai Zhi."
Yun Che: "..."
Xi Su... That must be the name of the elder brother Mo Li respected most...
Xing Ling, as the chief Star Guard, showed no arrogance and did not hesitate to tell him many things. Coupled with the fact that he was Mo Li's Star Guard, Yun Che naturally developed a great liking for him.
The place where the Xing Shen Realm stayed in the Zhou Tian Realm was naturally far beyond what the Yin Xue Realm could compare to. Here, spiritual energy surged like a flood, surrounded by clouds and mist. At a glance, it looked like a celestial palace.
"We have arrived. The Shen Di ordered that you wait here with me for now."
Xing Ling brought Yun Che down. The moment he finished speaking, his expression suddenly changed... Right ahead, two female figures approached slowly.
The woman on the left wore a pinkish-purple long dress, with a peerless appearance, elegant and flawless, like a narcissus blooming in a cold pond.
The woman on the right was tall and slender, dressed in a green gauze skirt that was almost translucent, her jade-like body faintly visible with every step. Her fair arms and beautiful legs were almost completely exposed. Her breasts were half-wrapped in thin gauze, standing tall and proud, and from a distance, one could see a pale, deep cleavage. Her entire body exuded an enchanting allure that could seize one's soul.
One was as beautiful as an immortal, the other as seductive as a demon. Together, they were enough to instantly ignite the most primal desires of any man.
Yun Che's brow twitched slightly, while Xing Ling had already hurried forward and knelt: "Star Guard of Tiansha Xing Shen, Xing Ling, pays respects to adults Zi Wan and Yu Luo."
But the two did not even glance at Xing Ling; their gazes simultaneously fell upon Yun Che.
These two were actually two of the Xing Shen!
One was Tian Yao Xing Shen—Zi Wan!
And the other—Yun Che would never forget her, not even in death. Years ago, it was she who took Mo Li away from him. And the closest he had ever come to death in this life was also at her hands!
Tian Du Xing Shen—Yu Luo!